From breath-powered neurostimulation implants to arm cuffs that can head off migraines, the world of bioelectronic devices has come a long way from the early days of the humble pacemaker. But the ...

Leeches might make you squirm, but these small, blood-sucking creatures are making a big comeback in modern medicine. Once a staple of ancient healing methods, leech therapy is now gaining renewed ...

They bite, slither, and slide — and they save fingers and lives. While the sight of a wriggling, blood-sucking leech may make many people feel queasy, the spineless worms can also help people feel ...

Biology and electronics have become more closely married than ever in a new study. The research, published by a team of Swedish scientists, uses a specialized gel that, when injected into an organism, ...

Leeches are a type of parasitic worm. Leech therapy involves applying leeches to a wound to increase circulation, improve blood flow, and promote healing. Its practice has varied over time, but it ...